Changzhou Intermediate People’s Court

The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court is a judicial body in eastern China. It recently gained prominence for handing down a death sentence to Yang Youlin, a former economic development official in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Yang was convicted of accepting bribes totaling over 2.2 billion yuan (approximately US$325 million) over a three-decade period. This severe punishment is notable as it represents one of the harshest sentences for economic crimes in recent Chinese legal history. The case highlights the ongoing efforts by Chinese authorities to combat corruption, even at high levels of local government. The court's decision underscores the significant penalties associated with large-scale bribery and its role in enforcing economic regulations and maintaining public trust.